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Fuel Gauge - Inaccurate

Group: BODY ELECTRICAL

Number: 95-90-006

Date: APRIL 1995

Model: 1995 SONATA

Subject
1995 SONATA FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY FIELD FIX


DESCRIPTION:

Some vehicles may exhibit one of the following symptoms:

1) The fuel gauge needle points to the "E" mark on the fuel gauge when 4 to 5 gallons of fuel remain in the fuel tank.

2) The low fuel indicator light does not illuminate when the fuel gauge approaches the "E" mark.


CORRECTION:

A field fix extension wire is now available to correct the symptoms described above.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

1) Turn the ignition key to the "Off" position.

2) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.




3) Disconnect connector M-55 (fuel sender connector), located near the rear of the fuel tank.

4) Install the 1995 Sonata Fuel Sender Extension Wire (P/N 00300-B51 00) between the vehicle harness and the fuel sender connectors.

5) Secure the extension wire to the vehicle harness using a tie-wrap or electrical tape.

6) Verify fuel gauge operation.